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6 matching words0 not previously used1 past answerBest matching test word: LIMEY

Position 2A 33%I 33%U 33%

Position 4B 33%M 33%E 17%P 17%

LUMPY is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 5 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

Possible answer LUMPY last recorded Aug 3, 2025

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LUMPY

used already been a Wordle answer · possible on the possible-answer list · guess accepted, but not a possible answer

LUMPY used LAMBY guess LAMMY guess LIMBY guess LIMEY guess LUMMY guess

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LUMPY

Full of lumps, not smooth, uneven.

“I don't know which was worse, the lumpy soup or the lumpy bed.”

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Past Wordle answer: August 3, 2025.

LAMBY

Resembling or characteristic of a lamb or the meat of a lamb.

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LAMMY

A thick quilted jumper or duffel coat worn outdoors in cold weather by sailors.

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LIMBY

Having many limbs, or branches.

“a limby tree”

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LIMEY

Resembling limes (the fruit); lime-like.

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LUMMY

Alternative form of lumme.

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How many five-letter words match L_M_Y?: 6 five-letter words match L_M_Y in this site's Wordle guess list. Of these, 1 is a possible answer.
Which matching word has the highest feedback entropy?: Among all matching words, LIMEY has the highest feedback entropy at 4.8 bits against the possible answers.